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BMW i5/5: Long wheelbase versions for the Chinese market

The Bavarian manufacturer offers the 525Li sedan there, among other things.

After its premiere at the fair Car Guangzhou 2023 new ones are appearing on Chinese roads BMW 5 Series Sedan and new BMW i5, which were developed exclusively for China and manufactured in China. New edition of the best business sedans in the world is also available for the first time in China with highly efficient internal combustion engines and fully electric drive.

Models that are specially adapted to the specific requirements of Chinese target groups, have an extended wheelbase and independent ratios compared to the versions available worldwide, as well as market-specific equipment and digital services. They are made exclusively for Chinese market in the factory givenong joint venture BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd. in Shenyang. Since the start of local production in 2003, approximately two million vehicles have been sold in China BMW 5 Series Sedan. New Edition and the new i5 for China, they are based on the eighth generation model series. The drive range of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan for China is interesting. It includes four-cylinder gasoline engines with 48-volt soap hybrid technology and strength 140 kW (190 HP) for the new one BMW 525Li Sedan in 190 kW (258 HP) for the new 530Li Sedan.

Absolutely electric drive system new BMW i5 eDrive35L Sedan produces maximum power 210 kW (286 HP). In addition, she is a model BMW i5 M60 xDrive Sedan, made for the global market, also available in China. Its drive system consists of one electric motor on the front and one on the rear axle, which together create maximum power in sport mode 442 kW (601 hp). For all model variants made exclusively for the Chinese car market, two equipment packages are available. Sports package M emphasizes the dynamic character of the sedan with unique design elements. This includes M-specific versions of the front air intakes, side skirts and rear apron, and 19-inch M light alloy wheels.

Equipment is also available LuxuryLine, which should emphasize high quality and the elegant character of the vehicles, among others with 19-inch cast rims in a two-tone design and interior linings in fine wood processing ash gray-blue color with silver accents. Individual proportions of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan and the new BMW i5 for China are not only reflected in extended wheelbase, but also in the roofline, which flows particularly gently into the rear. Market-specific exterior color and design accents v golden color for the exterior, they are specially adapted to the style preferences of Chinese buyers in the premium segment.

A special detail for the Chinese market only – to see which model it is….

Second exclusive detail is illuminated the Chinese character for the number 5 in the area of ​​Hofmeister's bend on pillar C. In the new BMW i5 emits blue light signals that flash discretely and at a low frequency while charging the high-voltage battery. In the last part of the new BMW the 5 Series Sedan and the new i5 for China provide travel comfort with seats adapted to individual models and a screen BMW Theater Screen. In addition, a shelf for wireless charging of relevant smartphones in the back end and market-specific digital services for infotainment system and online communication.

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